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WELU, James. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Director, Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, | WELU, James. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Director, Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, MA). Dr. Welu joined the staff of the Worchester Art Museum, the second largest art museum in New England, in 1974 and has served as the Durector since 1986. A graduate of [[LORAS COLLEGE]], Dr. Welu received his MA and MFA from the University of Notre Dame, and his Ph.D. from Boston University. A specialist in 17th-century Dutch and Flemish painting and cartography, he has published and lectured widely and organized many exhibitions including Judith Leyster: A Dutch Master and Her World, the first show of the most famous woman artist from Holland’s Golden Age. | ||
Welu has served as president of the Association of Art Museum Directors and has chaired the Accreditation Commission of the American Association of Museums. He is also a member of the advisory council for the art museum at Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame. | Welu has served as president of the Association of Art Museum Directors and has chaired the Accreditation Commission of the American Association of Museums. He is also a member of the advisory council for the art museum at Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame. | ||
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Revision as of 01:37, 20 August 2009
WELU, James. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Director, Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, MA). Dr. Welu joined the staff of the Worchester Art Museum, the second largest art museum in New England, in 1974 and has served as the Durector since 1986. A graduate of LORAS COLLEGE, Dr. Welu received his MA and MFA from the University of Notre Dame, and his Ph.D. from Boston University. A specialist in 17th-century Dutch and Flemish painting and cartography, he has published and lectured widely and organized many exhibitions including Judith Leyster: A Dutch Master and Her World, the first show of the most famous woman artist from Holland’s Golden Age.
Welu has served as president of the Association of Art Museum Directors and has chaired the Accreditation Commission of the American Association of Museums. He is also a member of the advisory council for the art museum at Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame.